Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for AFG Q2 Earnings

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) – Analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of American Financial Group in a research report issued on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $2.42 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.45. The consensus estimate for American Financial Group’s current full-year earnings is $11.21 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for American Financial Group’s Q3 2026 earnings at $2.74 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.56 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.79 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $11.78 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.70 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on AFG. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on shares of American Financial Group from $129.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their target price on shares of American Financial Group from $134.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of American Financial Group from $155.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of American Financial Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $143.75.

American Financial Group Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of AFG opened at $136.84 on Thursday. American Financial Group has a 52-week low of $120.52 and a 52-week high of $150.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $130.25 and its two-hundred day moving average is $132.55. The stock has a market cap of $11.37 billion, a PE ratio of 13.01 and a beta of 0.65.

American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The insurance provider reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.54 by ($0.07). American Financial Group had a return on equity of 19.50% and a net margin of 10.76%.The business had revenue of $1.85 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.70 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.81 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .1% compared to the same quarter last year.

Institutional Trading of American Financial Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. ProShare Advisors LLC grew its position in American Financial Group by 8.0% in the 3rd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 278,279 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $40,551,000 after acquiring an additional 20,554 shares in the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH grew its position in shares of American Financial Group by 9.7% during the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 335,673 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $48,914,000 after buying an additional 29,593 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of American Financial Group by 10.9% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,127,518 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $164,293,000 after buying an additional 110,872 shares in the last quarter. Capula Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of American Financial Group during the third quarter worth about $2,087,000. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of American Financial Group during the third quarter worth about $9,432,000. 64.37% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at American Financial Group

In related news, CFO Brian S. Hertzman sold 1,663 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.70, for a total value of $222,343.10. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 12,073 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,614,160.10. The trade was a 12.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 16.90% of the company’s stock.

American Financial Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 15th were issued a $0.88 dividend. This represents a $3.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 15th. American Financial Group’s payout ratio is 33.46%.

American Financial Group Company Profile

American Financial Group, Inc (NYSE: AFG) is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Through its flagship subsidiary, Great American Insurance Company, the firm underwrites a broad range of specialty insurance products for commercial and industrial clients, including inland marine, excess and surplus lines, executive liability, and environmental liability coverage. In addition, American Financial Group offers supplemental accident and health insurance and assumes reinsurance risks from other insurers, helping to diversify its underwriting portfolio.

The company traces its roots to 1946, when it was founded by Carl Lindner, Sr.